Rural Learners benefit from DoL Computer donation

Hundreds of learners from rural Limpopo had a reason to hope for improved learning this year, after Labour Minister Membathisi Mdladlana donated 54 computers to at least three schools at Ga-Molepo today (Frid).  Learners at St Beads High, Maishe High, and St Benedict School for the Disabled share one thing in common, abject poverty.   A lack of basic facilities - a library and laboratory exacerbate their situation.   Handing over the computers at a function held at Maishe High, Minister Mdladlana said the move was to alleviate the plight of the learners and encourage them to enroll in Mathematics, Science and Technology education.  

“We started the project in 2005 for the benefit of rural schools where many children have never seen a computer.  We will train the teachers and assist them in devising programmes in the schools.” He said.

Community Projects that received training from the National Skills Fund for various skills in the area: Lebopo Agricultural Co-operative, Molepo central Bakery project and Home Based care facility also received a computer each.